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Bush Will Leave $482 Billion Deficit (Or More) To Successor
Campaign 2000 now seems like a galaxy away if you recall the Presidential campaign debates where Republican George W. Bush talked with Democrat Al Gore about the government surplus: the White House yesterday announced that Bush will leave a $482 billion deficit to his successor -- and that's a low count because it doesn't factor in a few other things...such as the Iraq … [Read more...] about Bush Will Leave $482 Billion Deficit (Or More) To Successor
Why Is John McCain Acting So Desperate?
Obama spoke to 200,000 Germans, McCain spoke at a German restaurant The desperation of John McCain -- ranging from character attacks to outright lies to repeated shifts on the issues -- is symptomatic of a candidate scrambling to keep his head above water a few days before an election, not 15 weeks out. Speaking of 15 weeks, it has been about that long since McCain … [Read more...] about Why Is John McCain Acting So Desperate?
Human Rights Worsen In China
According to a report by Amnesty International things have actually gotten worse in China with the approach of the Olympics. According to the report the government has been working overtime to make sure that not a whiff of dissent will arise from the 'people' of the glorious 'Peoples Republic'. Anyone with a sign of criticism has been imprisoned or shipped off to the … [Read more...] about Human Rights Worsen In China
Zimbabwe Deadlock Continues
In Zimbabwe the deadlock (or alleged deadlock) continues in talks between the ruling Zanu-PF party and the MDC opposition party. I say alleged deadlock because any neutral view would hold that the MDC is the clear choice of a vast majority of voters and yet the Zanu-PF dictators continue to act as if they are giving major concessions. "A source quoted by the AFP news agency … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe Deadlock Continues
‘Where is the French Obama?’
It's already a cliche to say it, but the impact of the Obama campaign just keeps on going. It seems that some in France have begun to wonder why minorities are so poorly represented amongst its political class. Guy Numa writes for France's Rue 89 newspaper: "There is something hypocritical in the 'Obamania' that is sweeping France: Obama, Black, young and un-cunning, … [Read more...] about ‘Where is the French Obama?’
Two More Questionable Taserings
Legal scholar Jonathan Turley---whose blog is on my personal 'read every day' list---has reported today on two more extremely questionable taserings. (See also: Police Taser a Blind Diabetic Women with Cancer 'to Facilitate Cuffing')First, he tells of a Missouri boy who had fallen or jumped from an overpass and who was tasered 19 times as he lay there with a broken back. … [Read more...] about Two More Questionable Taserings
The Monica Goodling Report: Selected Extracts (with Illustrative Video)
Joe Windish has provided some background, some blogger reactions, and some other useful links. I spent a couple of hours this afternoon browsing the report (h/t to Sadly No! where I found the link to the report (actually entitled 'Investigation of Allegations of Politicized Hiring by Monica Goodling and Other Staff in the Office of the Attorney General') (pdf.file) I've … [Read more...] about The Monica Goodling Report: Selected Extracts (with Illustrative Video)
Bob Barr Conference Call, July 28
A blogger conference call was held today by the Bob Barr campaign, with the candidate giving opening statements and then taking questions from various bloggers. Bob has been doing some cross country travel for fundraising, but is now back in Atlanta. The candidate continues to aggressively pursue a solid relationship with the new media, giving us levels of access you simply … [Read more...] about Bob Barr Conference Call, July 28
Michelle Obama unveils Blueprint for America’s Working Women and Families
You can read Barack Obama's agenda for helping women and families balance work and life in his Blueprint for America's Working Women and Families, and later today, I'm told, there will be video of the announcement, which occurred in Chicago just about 20 minutes ago. From the inbox: Michelle Obama will address a gathering of Women for Obama in Chicago on Monday. There, she … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama unveils Blueprint for America’s Working Women and Families
Would Terrorists Be More Likely To Strike in an Obama Admin?
Y'all know I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Obama supporter, so I don't lay out this scenario lightly. … [Read more...] about Would Terrorists Be More Likely To Strike in an Obama Admin?
Polling Whiplash
The big news over the weekend was the "Europe bounce" for Obama. The (potentially) big news this afternoon is a lone poll that finds McCain up by 4, with some erosion for Obama in the daily tracking polls by Gallup and Rasmussen. Ouch. My neck hurts. … [Read more...] about Polling Whiplash
Robert Novak Has Brain Tumor
It has been reported that columnist Robet Novak has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The tumor was diagnosed after Novak was involved in a hit and run accident earlier in the month. At this point we do not know if the tumor is operable or not and Novak is currently undergoing treatment. As was the case with Senator Kennedy, I do not always agree with Mr. Novak but I wish … [Read more...] about Robert Novak Has Brain Tumor
What’s your computer doing right now?
Well, ok... I know what it's doing right now. It's reading TMV. But there may be a fair amount of time when your computer is sitting around unproductively contributing nothing to society. Perhaps you would like to get that lazy processor off of its butt and help in the search for ET! SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search … [Read more...] about What’s your computer doing right now?
Kristol’s 2008 Elections Roller Coaster of Hope and Angst
In his New York Times column last Monday, "No Substitute for Victory," Bill Kristol was full of hope that Obama, while in front of Berlin’s Siegessäule, would "make the case for victory" in the struggle against terrorism; that Obama would "warn of the temptation of assuming we can somehow avoid confronting the terrorists and jihadists, and those who support them;" and that … [Read more...] about Kristol’s 2008 Elections Roller Coaster of Hope and Angst
Budget Deficit Approaches Half a Trillion … Per Year
The Bush Administration today announced a projected budget deficit of $ 490 billion for Fiscal Year 2009 (October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009). Just to put that in proper perspective it is $490,000,000,000 or about $ 1,650 per person for the single budget year alone. This will bring the national debt to nearly $ 10 trillion dollars which pans out to $ 10,000,000,000,000 or … [Read more...] about Budget Deficit Approaches Half a Trillion … Per Year
IG Report: Bush DOJ engaged in illegal hiring practices
Andy Zajac, The Swamp: Monica Goodling and D. Kyle Sampson, key aides to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, violated federal law and departmental policy by considering political affiliation and other improper factors in Justice Department hiring decisions, according to another devastating report from DOJ's Inspector General and the department's Office of Professional … [Read more...] about IG Report: Bush DOJ engaged in illegal hiring practices
Visiting the Wounded: Angst for All?
After McCain's dust-up with Obama over cancelled visits with wounded soldiers, VP Cheney is at the center of another case of potential misunderstanding. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Wounded: Angst for All?
Victory in Iraq: Not Ours to Claim?
It seems that Petraeus doesn't accept the idea of a timeline. You can read his reasons here. Right-wingers, who have nothing else but the war to pin their hopes on, will tell you that this 'proves' that McCain knows more about war than Obama. I don't think it proves anything at all. My question remains: what specific conditions, according to the candidates, must be met in … [Read more...] about Victory in Iraq: Not Ours to Claim?
Smoke-Filled Lungs and Empty Stomachs
A 21st century corollary to the idealistic hope, "Suppose they gave a war and nobody came," could be "Suppose everybody stopped smoking and tobacco farmers grew food instead." The outlandish idea of devoting millions of acres to feeding hungry people rather than shortening their lives is reflected in new stirrings by Big Government and Big Money. The House of … [Read more...] about Smoke-Filled Lungs and Empty Stomachs